SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
4,260 km
2,647 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,260 km
2,647 mi / 2,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SGN TFM
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code SGN TFM
ICAO Code VVTS AYTE
City Ho Chi Minh City Telefomin
Country Vietnam Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 33 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 4,260 kilometers (2,647 miles / 2,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Vietnam with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:00 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 06:00 in Telefomin. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,917 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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